CIBER Novasoft, UK SAP retail systems specialist and SAP Retail VAR partner, has been awarded Qualified Solution status for its rapid retail solution novaRetail, making it the only SAP Retail company with a mySAP All-in-One Qualified Solution for the retail sector

CIBER Novasoft was awarded mySAP All-in-One Qualified Solution status for its development of novaRetail, a product specifically geared towards the retail sector.

Qualified Solution status recognises novaRetail's significant implementation benefits and developments, which have led to major advances in the range of customers able to implement SAP and achieve both cost reductions and shorter implementation timetables.

Roy Tomlinson, managing director for CIBER Novasoft, said: "Qualified Solution status confirms novaRetail's tremendous advantages for rapid and robust implementations in the retail sector, as well as our position as the leading SAP implementation partner in the UK. Our successes include major projects at Alpha Retail, The Big Food Group, B&Q, B&Q International, Direct Wines, Halfords, Kingfisher, Kwiksave, Goldsmith's, Uniqlo and Unwins."

CIBER Novasoft's wide range of experience and the skills of its consultants enabled the creation of a rapid implementation approach using its novaRetail solution. Aimed at retailers seeking a more innovative approach to SAP implementation, novaRetail includes the integrated components necessary for managing the retail enterprise (including the warehouse and supply chain) at a significant cost reduction.

Tomlinson explains: "70-80% of retail processes are the same from retailer to retailer so we have incorporated these common processes as configured solutions into novaRetail. As a result, retailers adopting novaRetail can expect development times to be cut from 16 to three months and costs cut by up to 50%. For the first time, retailers can take advantage of ERP for the same costs and timescales as best of breed."

This unique combination of skills, tools and experience, supported by SAP through the VAR, will enable CIBER Novasoft to make the benefits of rapid, low cost implementations accessible to all retailers in the UK.